Author: Bethany Mills

Hi Guys and Dolls!

I found this kick-ass vintage 70’s jacket while on my trip. Broken in just right. Soft as a baby’s ass. The interior of a Mercedes Benz (if I’d ever been in one-but I bet it’t this soft).

But you’ll never guess what I found in the pocket….

I’ll give you a hint:

No kidding! Straight out of the 70’s.
Possibly 40 years or more old.
Somebody must have lost their coat at a party….

My life is so strange…

I really never lost my love of the over-sized sweater…
Worn with a floaty winter white skirt seems to balance out the bulk.
Add some 90’s grunge mary janes and booyah…

Scene:
It’s 8:30 pm. I forgot to pick up my prescriptions at Walgreen’s.
I’ve just talked to my Mom and Dad….
Damn, the car is out of gas.
God I’m hungry…
Do I just go in my PJ’s and say screw it?

The out-the-door without PJ’s outfit:
Black skirt or leggings
favorite tee
Denim jacket with a fun scarf
Sunglasses to cover puffy eyes
Pink lipstick and a hat to cover the dirty hat.
Boots.
Wa-La!
One less pajama clad person at Walgreen’s.

Hi all 🙂

OK, I bought these boots last year at an end-of-season sale from the Newport News Outlet. They were only $19.50 (I Know!) – So I couldn’t resist. Since then, every time I’ve wanted to wear the suckers, it has been wet. So, by gosh, I’m wearing them every chance I get til they roast my feet this Spring.

You’ve been warned!

I’ve had most of the clothes for years. The scarf was during the ‘lacey-hippie-scarf’ trend,
but I love it, plus it was only 2 bucks. Proof positive that personal style doesn’t have to cost a fortune. (I’m fond of my groceries…) I mostly use it as a scarf, but here’s another way to sport it, too…

And, I’m sending a big fat HELLO to my new buds…
Welcome!

Have a hippie-dippy day!

Are Ya With Me?
Here in the Natti, it is still freezing, so I have to get in as many warmies as I can. Like my Kurt Cobain sweater and this thrifted hand-knit scarf I snagged yesterday. Still, even with Spring just around the corner, I will never let go of my black love affair. I embrace my dark side….
With a little kitsch on the side for dramatic cat lady effect 😉

See Ya Later!

HI Everybody!
One more time around for ‘The Boots’….
Plus, I had yet to wear this vintage jacket.
I’m thinking early 70’s? During the cropped riding jacket revolution-
though, I get a more Hendrix feeling from it.
I bought it at a popular vintage shop in Cincy called Edie’s Vintage Rose Room.
I never took you on a tour of that place, did I?

Came out with this, also…

She only opens when she feels like it, so it was a lucky drive-by.
I have more photos of this place. Wanna see them?

Anyhoo, I figure I have possibly one more week before I have to break out the flip-flops and tank tops. (Which I am not looking forward to). Summer layering is tricky…
Cincinnati weather has a reputation for going from cold to hot in a flash. Pairing it with a lacey dress (thanks to Target’s clx. section) makes it a bit more Springy.

I found this little beauty at Goodwill. Fancy, Huh.

Hendrix or Military Equestrian?
You decide.

Have a Rockin’ week!

Hi all!
Yep, this post is all about the boots…

Well, not really. I’m finding myself wanting to tell everyone what is happening in my life right now, but it is a personal journey not yet ready to be revealed. I can say, that I have lost over 10 lbs, which I am happy about. I spent the greater part of last year trying to find plus sized clothing that either didn’t look like a giant tent or cost a gazillion bucks for a single tee. Pouting though thrift shops while loading up on scarves. Meanwhile, my boobs grew into giant melons that were really heavy. I embraced the new challenge, as I think all bodies are beautiful, but the clothing choices really suck around here. Now, I am fitting back into some of my favorite clothes, and I gotta admit, I’m glad. I will post on how and why it happened some other day…..

Back to the real message:
It’s so much more than that. More than body-image. Much more than size issues, but about self discovery – self love, and giving myself permission to explore more non-conventional ways of bringing my mind and thoughts into harmony. To not allow others to dictate how I feel about myself. I am learning how to bring my desires to fruition. I can say it involves meditation. It involves reprogramming the lies I allowed myself to believe. The patterns that were imprinted onto us even in the womb. I am learning what real beauty involves. It is very exciting and scary at the same time. You see, we as women have been given limitations since early childhood.

So, here at 48, I am finally discovering how to really enjoy the life I am currently living. I am pretty sure it involves giving rather than receiving…

scarf: gift from Pam

For picking one of my outfits as Photo of the Day!

Hmm… Which one first???
(Sorry so late to start the week, but I was really tired today.)
This weekend was a bit chilly, so I had the pleasure to wear two of my favorite Spring coats.
I suppose I’ll start with Saturday.
Mellow Yellow
I scored this vintage pale yellow darling while out of town
and had secretly hoped for a chance to wear it.Wa-la!
I found it a Goodwill. It winked at me – that was all it took.
So here comes Photopalooza! Or Photechela? Anyhoo….

I paired it with toned-downed basics –
a thrifted butterfly scarf and red flats to give it a bit of POP…

Now on to day number two – Sunday…
Tribal Tenacity
or
Cat Lady Mania
I’ve had this one since last year(ish). Another Goodwill find.
I could not walk away from all the crochet, graphics, and groovy tribal prints and colors.
Way too Bohemian! A no-brainer…

Hope you enjoyed em’! Did ya get tired ?
Which would you choose? Vintage or Boho?

Hi everyone!
Well, I have been waiting patiently since early Winter to wear this thrifted H&M dress. So Boho, So Springy, So Me! I almost passed it by, as it was a small size, but NEVER do that! I tried it on, and though it could be bigger on the top, it still works. I just keep the buttons open – almost as if I did it on purpose 😉 I see it with boots, tights, a funky hat. However (as most of my posts go), today I also wanted to also share a new way to wear a scarf. Another two-fer…

I thought I saw this on the site Playing with Scarves, but I don’t think so…
Anyway, it’s so simple to make a faux braid with a scarf. I just wrapped the scarf with the bulk to one side, tied a knot, added a hair tie to the top, (matching preferred). I then wrapped it tightly, and tied matching ponytail tie to end to secure it. I also added a fancy tie to the top for a little bling. I used a scarf with fringe to look a bit like hair on the end. Next time, I am going to do it the ‘over-under’ wrap way instead of a simple twist. I believe it will hold tighter.
Give it a try, I think you’ll really like it!

Yes, the dress is still awesome…